99759 ZIP Code — Point Lay, AK
North Slope County, Alaska
ZIP code 99759 is located in Point Lay, Alaska, within North Slope County. It covers approximately 25.74 square miles and serves a population of 172 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.
172
population
25.74
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Alaska (AKT)
timezone
99759 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 99759
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99759. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Point Lay | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 172 |
| Population density | 7 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 02 |
| County FIPS | 185 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 25.74 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.48 sq mi |
| Latitude | 69.8724 |
| Longitude | -162.4598 |
| Timezone | Alaska (AKT) |
| Area code | 907 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.1% | 30.2% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 44.4% | 31.3% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.8% | 30.8% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 6.7% | 7.7% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
172
Population
7
People per sq mi
23.8
Median age
$89,583
Median household income
$25,499
Per capita income
$118,200
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
55.8%
Home ownership
23.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
Unemployment
42
Housing units
5.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
8
Under 5
6
11
5–9
8
12
10–14
9
13
15–19
9
6
20–24
5
25
25–34
19
11
35–44
8
7
45–54
5
2
55–59
2
3
65–74
3
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 75 | 43.6% |
| 18 and over | 97 | 56.4% |
| 65 and over | 6 | 3.5% |
| Median age | 23.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
90.1%
Two or more races
4.1%
White
3.5%
Black or African American
2.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 155 | 90.1% |
| Two or more races | 7 | 4.1% |
| White | 6 | 3.5% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 2.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.1% | 30.2% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 44.4% | 31.3% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.8% | 30.8% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 6.7% | 7.7% | 8.8% |
$25k–$35k
14.0%
$50k–$75k
30.2%
$75k–$100k
14.0%
$100k–$150k
30.2%
$200k+
11.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $25k–$35k | 14.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 30.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 30.2% |
| $200k+ | 11.6% |
| Median income | $89,583 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
16.7%
$100k–$150k
45.8%
$150k–$200k
12.5%
$200k–$300k
25.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $118,200 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 55.8% |
| Renter occupied | 44.2% |
| Vacant | 29.5% |
| Single-family detached | 96.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 1.6% |
| Median rooms | 4.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 4.58 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 42.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 23.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 86.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 14.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 7.0% |
| Fuel oil | 76.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 12 | 27.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 6 | 14.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 17 | 39.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 8 | 18.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 28 | 65.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6 | 14.0% |
| Average household size | 4.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 79.2% | 61.0% |
| Married | 16.9% | 31.7% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 7.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.5%
Some HS, no diploma
20.0%
HS graduate
24.7%
Some college, no degree
42.4%
Associate's degree
3.5%
Bachelor's degree
5.9%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 76.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 5.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 10 | 14.5% |
| Elementary school | 32 | 46.4% |
| High school | 25 | 36.2% |
| College / grad school | 2 | 2.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Public administration
53.2%
Education & healthcare
12.9%
Transportation & utilities
11.3%
Professional & management
11.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.5%
Construction
4.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 21.0% |
| Service | 40.3% |
| Sales & office | 16.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.7% |
| Production & transportation | 4.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 16.1% |
| Government | 83.9% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 17.7% |
| Carpool | 40.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 25.8% |
| Work from home | 11.3% |
| Other means | 4.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 5.3 |
Poverty
All people
23.3%
Under 18 years
30.7%
18 and over
17.5%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
21.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 9.3% |
| Retirement income | 4.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 14.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 9.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 27.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.3% |
| High blood pressure | 27.9% |
| High cholesterol | 23.3% |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| Arthritis | 17.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 3.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 31.5% |
| Binge drinking | 23.0% |
| No physical activity | 29.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.8% |
| Depression | 19.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.9% |
| Poor mental health | 17.7% |
| Poor physical health | 11.7% |
| No health insurance | 18.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 62.1% |
| Visited dentist | 50.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 79.1% |
| Teeth loss | 29.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3 | 3.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.0% |
| Under 18 | 4.0% |
| 18–64 years | 6.6% |
| 65 and over | 50.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 54.7% |
| Public insurance | 35.5% |
| No insurance | 23.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 21.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 158 | 91.9% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 168 | 97.7% |
| Born in same state | 168 | 97.7% |
| Born in different state | 156 | 90.7% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4 | 2.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 2 | 1.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 25.0% |
| Internet access | 93.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99759
What city is ZIP code 99759 in?
ZIP code 99759 is primarily assigned to Point Lay, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99759 in?
ZIP code 99759 falls within North Slope County, Alaska.
Is ZIP code 99759 family-oriented?
44% of residents in ZIP code 99759 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 99759?
6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99759?
23% of residents in ZIP code 99759 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99759?
The median home value in ZIP code 99759 is $118,200.
What timezone is ZIP code 99759 in?
ZIP code 99759 observes the AKST timezone.